In/Fertility In The City
In/Fertility in the City is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between in/fertility and work and how to manage this effectively. It is hosted by Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani (and Emma Menzies for Seasons 1-3), who have had to navigate their own fertility challenges alongside professional life, and are united in their passion for ensuring that better quality information and support is made available to others doing the same. Together they interview incredible guests, from a variety of industries, who generously share powerful stories and valuable insights into in/fertility at work issues. Their moving and thought-provoking discussions are intended to break the silence around this taboo topic, and inspire new attitudes and behaviours that will improve and normalise the management of fertility challenges in professional contexts. If you’re a professional managing in/fertility, baby loss, fertility treatment or other paths to parenthood, or you have an interest in understanding and supporting those who are, then this is a ‘must listen’ for you. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. You can also engage with your hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: emailing us: info@infertilityinthecity.com following us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity ), Instagram ( https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity ), or X ( https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity ). Music created by Jon Nicoll.
Episodes
In the final episode of Season 6, Natalie and Somaya sit down for a reflective, no-guest conversation — pulling together the themes, lessons, and emotional threads that ran through the season.
They revisit standout topics and guests (including racia...
Nat and Somaya are joined by Dr Nadia Amokrane for a wide-ranging and essential conversation about early pregnancy loss and global maternal health.
The conversation starts with the devastating impact conflict has on women’s health. Dr Amok...
In this deeply moving episode of In/Fertility in the City, Natalie and Somaya are joined by Stuart O’Donnell, who shares his and his wife’s ten-year journey through unexplained infertility, multiple rounds of IVF, pregnancy loss, and ultimately parenthood through UK surrogacy.
Stuart speaks candidly about the emotional and physical toll of fertili...
Dr Dorofeyeva is the Founder and Medical Director of Ovogene Bank and Advisory Clinical Director at International Fertility Group, with over 18 years’ experience specialising in complex infertility, low ovarian reserve,...
Grief, Guilt & the Glass Ceiling: Kate’s Journey Through Unexplained Infertility - with Kate Stovold
In this episode of In/Fertility in the City, Natalie and Somaya are joined by Kate Stovold – full-time working mum and partner at The International Family Law Group – to talk about unexplained infertility, grief, career pressure and mum guilt.
Kate opens up about losing her brother Jack, her diagnosis of unexplained infertility, being told to “st...
At 46, Lucia became a solo mum to twins conceived through embryo donation. Her path to parenthood was anything but straightforward: seven IVF cycles, six miscarriages, clinics in London, New York and Spain, remortgaging her house and navigating a fertility world that largely shut out single women.
In this episode, Lucia shares her powerful story of be...
- The breakdown of her long-term relationship just before 30, and how that shifted her timeline for motherhood
- Re...
Racial disparity in maternity and fertility care isn’t a US problem “over there” – it’s happening in British hospitals, clinics and labour wards every day.
In this powerful conversation, Natalie and Somaya are joined by midwife and clinical coordinator Hannah King to unpack how rac...
Together, they unpack: 🔹 High-Pressure Careers & Fertility
- Whether demanding jobs really impact IVF success.
- How partner schedules and “just one day” can sometimes matter medically.
- The shift sin...
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In this enlightening episode of In/Fertility in the City, we sit down with James Nicopoullos, Clinical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic, and Fran Garrigan, Fertility Matron, to discuss the intricacies of fertility treatment. Discover the history and ethos of the Lister Fertility Clinic, renowned for its transparency and patient-centred ap...
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Our guest this time is Bethan Carr, a senior associate solicitor, who bravely shares her personal journey through a molar pregnancy. Despite her professional knowledge in family law and surrogacy, Bethan was unprepared for the emotional and physical challenges of this rare condition.
Join us as she recounts the shock of her diagnosis, the arduous...
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Joining us for this insightful and heartfelt episode is Dr. Kiran Rahim, a paediatrician and mother to three children (the eldest of whom tragically died earlier this year), shares her personal journey through motherhood and miscarriage with honesty and vulnerability.
Dr. Rahim candidly discusses the devastating los...
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In this episode we are joined by Dr. George Ndukwe, a leading IVF specialist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Ndukwe shares his insights on the complexities of recurrent IVF failure and the role of immune tolerance in successful pregnancies.
Dive into the discussion on the importance of embryo chromosomal normality, immune components,...
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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Sarah Elmer, a transformational life coach and yoga teacher, as she shares her personal journey with infertility and the impact of unsuccessful IVF treatments. Discover how Sarah found peace and purpose through her experiences and now supports others facing similar challenges. This episode delves into th...
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In this episode we welcome Emma Haslam, founder of Your IVF Abroad, the UK's only fully independent reproductive agency.
Emma shares her personal journey through infertility, leading to the creation of her agency, which has assisted hundreds of families in navigating fertility treatments across Europe.
Discover the challenges, emotional rollercoas...
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In this compelling episode we’re joined by Shrara McCue from Chicago to explore her profound fertility journey. She shares her experiences navigating the challenges of hyperemesis gravidarum, early ovarian failure, and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF.
She also sheds light on the stark realities of fertility treatment and parental leave in the ...
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In this insightful episode we’re joined by Alejandra Lozada Andrade, a psychotherapist and the founder of Fertility Support, the UK's only psychotherapy practice focused exclusively on fertility and gynaecological issues.
Alejandra shares her journey in establishing this unique practice, the services offered, and the pressing need for emotional ...
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In this compelling episode, we chat with Betty Mukherjee, a former contestant on the BBC's "Race Across the World," as she shares her personal journey with MRKH syndrome. Diagnosed at 16, Betty opens up about the challenges and triumphs of living with this rare disorder that affects the female reproductive system.
From the initial diagnosis to t...
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In the premiere episode of season five we welcome Joe Ailion, an associate solicitor at Brabners in Manchester, who opens up about his personal journey through miscarriage and the emotional landscape of fertility challenges.
Joe shares the poignant story of how he and his wife navigated the grief of a miscarriage, the societal perceptions of fer...
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